ObituariesRamona Lenny Alpern, retired speech therapist, actor, and onetime telephone voice of 411, has died at 97She worked as an extra in movies filmed locally such as "Rocky", "Unbreakable," and "Trading Places." In 1981, she was hired as a dialogue coach for movie star Nancy Allen and the film "Blow Out."
ObituariesRamona Lenny Alpern, retired speech therapist, actor, and onetime telephone voice of 411, has died at 97She worked as an extra in movies filmed locally such as "Rocky", "Unbreakable," and "Trading Places." In 1981, she was hired as a dialogue coach for movie star Nancy Allen and the film "Blow Out."
ObituariesKeith Sharper, high school track star, martial arts master, and retired investigator, has died at 65
ObituariesKeith Sharper, high school track star, martial arts master, and retired investigator, has died at 65
ObituariesTraci Powell, owner and broker of Realty One Group Purpose and Black business advocate, has died at 44
ObituariesTraci Powell, owner and broker of Realty One Group Purpose and Black business advocate, has died at 44
ObituariesAnne Churchman, retired office manager and teacher’s aide, has died at 100 “She was playful, inventive, and creative,” her children said in a tribute.
ObituariesAnne Churchman, retired office manager and teacher’s aide, has died at 100 “She was playful, inventive, and creative,” her children said in a tribute.
MusicSly Stone, leader of funk revolutionaries Sly and the Family Stone, has died at 82His publicist Carleen Donovan said Monday that Stone died in Los Angeles surrounded by family after contending with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other ailments.
MusicSly Stone, leader of funk revolutionaries Sly and the Family Stone, has died at 82His publicist Carleen Donovan said Monday that Stone died in Los Angeles surrounded by family after contending with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other ailments.
ObituariesTom McCarthy, award-winning Philadelphia-based actor, has died at 88“What I love is that I’m a Philly guy," he said in 2002, "and I get to work in my town, live in my town, and go to bed each night in my town.”
ObituariesTom McCarthy, award-winning Philadelphia-based actor, has died at 88“What I love is that I’m a Philly guy," he said in 2002, "and I get to work in my town, live in my town, and go to bed each night in my town.”
ObituariesJim Martin, urban development expert and cofounder of Children’s Village, has died at 84“He leaves a deep legacy of commitment to uplifting civic causes in Philadelphia,” his family said in a tribute. His son Eugene said: “He had a way of bringing people together."
ObituariesJim Martin, urban development expert and cofounder of Children’s Village, has died at 84“He leaves a deep legacy of commitment to uplifting civic causes in Philadelphia,” his family said in a tribute. His son Eugene said: “He had a way of bringing people together."
ObituariesPearl Hilley, longtime beauty adviser and church leader, has died at 95She sold products for Fashion Fair Cosmetics, a groundbreaking brand for darker skin tones, at Gimbels for 25 years and excelled at interacting with people .
ObituariesPearl Hilley, longtime beauty adviser and church leader, has died at 95She sold products for Fashion Fair Cosmetics, a groundbreaking brand for darker skin tones, at Gimbels for 25 years and excelled at interacting with people .
ObituariesGerald Kaufman, former Pa. state representative and environmental and social activist, has died at 92He was executive director of Awbury Arboretum for a decade and helped establish the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership in 2005.
ObituariesGerald Kaufman, former Pa. state representative and environmental and social activist, has died at 92He was executive director of Awbury Arboretum for a decade and helped establish the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership in 2005.
ObituariesDavid J. Prescott, biology professor emeritus at Bryn Mawr College, has died at 85He served as acting chairman of the biology department from 1984 through 1986 and was an expert on neurochemistry, environmental toxicology, fatty acids, sensory systems of insects, and other topics.
ObituariesDavid J. Prescott, biology professor emeritus at Bryn Mawr College, has died at 85He served as acting chairman of the biology department from 1984 through 1986 and was an expert on neurochemistry, environmental toxicology, fatty acids, sensory systems of insects, and other topics.
ObituariesShirley T. Wright, retired South Jersey English teacher, oration coach, and reading advocate, has died at 88She belonged to book clubs, read a book every month for years, and she and her Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority colleagues established an annual African American Read-In at the Willingboro Public Library.
ObituariesShirley T. Wright, retired South Jersey English teacher, oration coach, and reading advocate, has died at 88She belonged to book clubs, read a book every month for years, and she and her Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority colleagues established an annual African American Read-In at the Willingboro Public Library.
ObituariesCharlie Packman, popular personal trainer and retired gym owner, has died at 75 He combined his knowledge of bodybuilding, elite athletic ability, and engaging people skills to excel as a popular strength training coach.
ObituariesCharlie Packman, popular personal trainer and retired gym owner, has died at 75 He combined his knowledge of bodybuilding, elite athletic ability, and engaging people skills to excel as a popular strength training coach.
ObituariesMaria del Pico Taylor, gifted pianist and award-winning Temple professor of piano, has died at 89She was an expert in Spanish and Latin American music and piano pedagogy, and she taught piano in Temple’s Department of Keyboard Studies in the Boyer College of Music and Dance for 50 years.
ObituariesMaria del Pico Taylor, gifted pianist and award-winning Temple professor of piano, has died at 89She was an expert in Spanish and Latin American music and piano pedagogy, and she taught piano in Temple’s Department of Keyboard Studies in the Boyer College of Music and Dance for 50 years.
ObituariesLarry L. Turner, celebrated Philadelphia attorney and education advocate, has died at 65 He was the first in his family to attend college and work as an attorney, and he spent 38 years handling cases in state and federal court for two prestigious Philadelphia law firms.
ObituariesLarry L. Turner, celebrated Philadelphia attorney and education advocate, has died at 65 He was the first in his family to attend college and work as an attorney, and he spent 38 years handling cases in state and federal court for two prestigious Philadelphia law firms.
ObituariesAndrea S. Boxer, longtime social worker and infertility counseling pioneer, has died at 86She joined Penn in 1982 and worked in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and later with clients referred from private medical groups.
ObituariesAndrea S. Boxer, longtime social worker and infertility counseling pioneer, has died at 86She joined Penn in 1982 and worked in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and later with clients referred from private medical groups.
ObituariesStephen J. Harmelin, former Dilworth Paxson chair, passionate Philadelphian and history lover who helped shape Center City, has died at 85Mr. Harmelin had a hand in creating the Barnes Foundation, the Convention Center, and the National Constitution Center, among other institutions.
ObituariesStephen J. Harmelin, former Dilworth Paxson chair, passionate Philadelphian and history lover who helped shape Center City, has died at 85Mr. Harmelin had a hand in creating the Barnes Foundation, the Convention Center, and the National Constitution Center, among other institutions.
ObituariesLaVonda C. Daniels, Cherry Hill school principal and longtime educator, has died at 45 As a teacher and administrator, she was known for her student-centered approach to learning and warm personality.
ObituariesLaVonda C. Daniels, Cherry Hill school principal and longtime educator, has died at 45 As a teacher and administrator, she was known for her student-centered approach to learning and warm personality.
ObituariesGus Roman, celebrated Baptist pastor emeritus and longtime civil rights leader, has died at 92 He won an oratory competition in high school by examining religion as an empirical science, and a fellow pastor said: “His sermons lived and breathed.”
ObituariesGus Roman, celebrated Baptist pastor emeritus and longtime civil rights leader, has died at 92 He won an oratory competition in high school by examining religion as an empirical science, and a fellow pastor said: “His sermons lived and breathed.”
